It’s early morning. You need to run a few errands – a trip to the post office, pick up a few groceries, drop off a prescription, and you’ll head back home. Your loved one can be left at home for short periods of time, and has two favorite shows on in the morning. So you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )For some, the holidays bring joy and anticipation. For others, it’s more a feeling of fear and dread.
The holiday season is an important part of our culture here in the United States. Yet every year millions face anticipation as we gear up for the end of year celebrations. While the old saying, “there’s no [...]
1. Maintain a healthy weight. Check with your doctor, and find your optimal weight. Start a nutrition and exercise program that allows you to maintain your weight.
2. Eat healthy. Concentrate on developing a steady eating regiment, and control portion size. Increase the number of good foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while cutting out [...]
September is Healthy Aging Month. No matter what your age, the most important thing you can do is take care of the body you have. Whether you are busy raising your own kids, helping out your parents on a part time basis, or are a full time caregiver living with your loved one, there are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Did you know cataracts is one of the most curable causes of vision loss?
August is Cataracts Awareness Month. Currently, around 20.5 million Americans age 40 and over have cataracts, and 1 in 2 will develop cataracts by the age of 80.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s clear lens. When the [...]
Caregiving is a difficult task. It’s a 24/7 job, and can often be difficult with little rewards.
When you’re caring for the elderly, every day can seem like the last. Things get routine. One way of making the best of everyday is to give you and the person you are caring for a little time [...]
Each year the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging establishes May as its Older Americans Month, and sets the theme to raise awareness and assist service providers in the area of aging. This year the theme is “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow” and reflects the desire to focus on prevention [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )While there may not be a shot or a pill to help seniors prevent falling, there are ways of increasing agility, and training people on ways to react to situations that may lead to falls.
First check with your doctor about starting up any type of exercise program. They should be able to direct [...]
For most adults, the daily intake of sodium far exceeds the recommended daily allowance of 2,300 milligrams per day, or approximately 1 teaspoon of table salt. But according to a new study published in the January 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, adults that consume 4.7 grams of potassium per day can [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Every year we start out with goals and resolutions for ourselves. But what about the one you are caregiving for? Start them out this year by making sure you have everything in place.
1. Do you have all of your new medical information together? December is a time for change; verify that you have [...]
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